In sadness and solidarity

During a time of unprecedented challenges in our world, Nova Scotia is faced with unimaginable loss. The tragic murders in our community have broken the heart of our province. CUPE NS is devastated by the loss of innocent victims, family, friends and law enforcement. To our union family, we share your pain and send our support as you grieve. Our hearts go out to all unions who have lost members and loved ones; your loss is our loss. We walk beside you in this tragedy, as we have walked beside you through our many shared challenges in the past. Grieving at a distance will add to the struggle to process our pain; virtual grieving is not natural to Nova Scotians, but we are resilient, we can be the support that is needed to each other. Our community is kind at its core, we will get through this together. Remember to … Read more…

URGENT : RECRUITMENT TO NORTHWOOD HALIFAX : COVID-19 OUTBREAK, LPN’s and CCA’s

There is a dangerous crisis at Northwood’s long-term care facility in Halifax.   The situation is dire, with dozens of residents and staff having tested positive for COVID-19.  This has caused a staffing crisis.   Unions representing hospital workers, long term care and home support workers, are working with government to meet Northwood’s staffing needs and to ensure Northwood’s residents receive the care they require with dignity.  We are asking for your help.   Staff who agree to work at Northwood:  Will remain employed by their current employer(s) with no reduction in pay or benefits, respecting all compensation provisions of the Good Neighbor Protocol. Will not experience any loss of pay or benefits resulting from a reduction in hours (caused by the change in employment location) or time required to be spent in isolation.   Will not work at any facility other than Northwood.  Will receive an orientation from Northwood … Read more…

COVID-19: masks and respirators

Proper respiratory protection is essential to creating a safe working environment. COVID-19 can be highly infectious, and CUPE strongly recommends that personal protective equipment (PPE) precautions be implemented. The specific PPE needed, including masks and respirators, will vary based on the risks of a given task or workplace. The following Fact Sheet on Masks and Respirators contains important information on how to determine which personal protective equipment is appropriate for you, how to be properly fitted for PPE, and how to don and doff it safely. Masks and Respirators_v2